Technology Management, often known as Management of Technology (MoT), is a group of management disciplines focused on using technology to define and accomplish the strategic and operational goals of an organisation. To add value and gain a competitive edge, it includes organising, putting into practise, assessing, and managing organisational resources and technologies.

To prepare graduates to recognise and handle technological advancements, the programme blends management, corporate strategy, design, and engineering ideas. It offers classes in computer systems analysis, business engineering, economics, statistics, and global information management.

Theories of business and management will be taught to students, with a focus on managing and creating new goods. Additionally, it gives students useful knowledge and experience that will support their development as leaders and innovators in the IT sector.

Study Levels

Degrees in technology management range from associate to bachelor are to masters to doctoral degrees, as well as diploma programmes. For a professional advancement, students can also pursue internationally recognised credentials as Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).

After passing a Technology Management course, students may receive one of the following degrees depending on their past credentials and areas of interest:

• Associate Degree (foundation degree) in Technology Management
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Technology Management
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Audio Engineering
• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Information Technology
• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Engineering Technology
• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Art, Technology, and Science of Innovation
• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Agriculture Technology Management
• Master of Arts (MA) in Information Technology
• Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Engineering Management
• Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Technology Management
• Master of Business Management (MBA) in Management
• Master of Engineering (M.Eng)
• Master of Technology (MTech)
• Master of Philosophy (M.Phil)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
• Diploma / Certificate

Specialisation

Technology Management can be studied as a standalone degree or in conjunction with studies in other disciplines of interest such as finance, health, agriculture, construction, business, fashion design, marketing, human resources, and many more. While specialisation options differ by university, these courses educate students to take on managerial or management professions as a potential career option. Here are a few specialised possibilities in this field:

• Applied Technology Management
• Aviation Management
• Agriculture Management
• Biotechnology
• Business and Technology
• Communication Technology
• Construction and Technology Management
• Digital Technology Management
• Electronic Science and Technology
• Environmental technology
• Fashion Design and Technology
• Financial Technology (FinTech)
• Forging Technology
• Global Management of Technology
• Health Information Technology
• Human Resource Technology
• Information Technology
• Innovation and Technology Management
• Instructional Technology
• Instrument Science and Technology
• Legal Technology
• Marketing Technology
• Nanotechnology
• Operations and Technology
• Strategic IT Management
• Technical Communication
• Technical Education
• Technological Entrepreneurship
• Technology and Engineering
• Technology Systems Management

Employability

As the industry's use and demand for technical solutions rises, so does the demand for experts with managerial expertise, technological advancements, and commercial understanding. These professionals are in charge of steering a company's prospective software use, supervising people integration with information technology, and ensuring that technology is used in a way that supports product creation and delivery.

As most firms rely on information technology to stay in business, graduates of Technology Management can find positions in practically every area. The students can pursue a profitable profession in India as follows:

• Cyber security intern
• Desktop support specialist
• CNC machine programmer
• Data analyst
• Technical Support Manager
• Game designer
• Information Security Analyst
• Database Administrator
• Software Quality Engineer
• Chief Information Officer
• Project Manager
• Computer Programmer
• Product Manager
• Computer System Analyst
• Database Administrator
• Business Analyst
• IT Consultant
• Network Administrator
• System Administrator
• Network Engineer

The more acceptable career paths available abroad for Technology Management are as follows:

• Analytics Manager
• Business Analyst
• Business Development Manager/Executive
• Chief Technology Officer
• Computer Information Systems Manager
• Computer Systems Engineer
• Corporate Strategy Manager
• Database Manager
• IT Consultant
• IT Director
• IT Manager
• Network Administrator
• Project Manager
• Senior IT Executive
• Software Developer
• Support Specialist
• System Manager
• Technology Consulting Analyst
• Web Developer